Novel2Img Chrome Extension Privacy Policy
Last Updated: August 29, 2024
Overview
Novel2Img is a Chrome browser extension designed for creators and designers to generate AI images efficiently. This privacy policy explains how we handle your information.
Novel2Img only stores the following information locally on your device:
- API Keys: ModelScope API credentials stored securely in your browser’s local storage
- Purpose: To authenticate with AI image generation services
User Preferences
- Image Settings: Preferred image sizes, model selections
- Generation History: Text prompts and parameters you’ve used (up to 100 records)
- Purpose: To improve your user experience and allow reuse of previous prompts
Temporary State Data
- Generation Progress: Current generation status and results
- Purpose: To restore your work if you close and reopen the extension
- Retention: Automatically cleaned after 30 minutes
- API Keys: Used exclusively to authenticate with ModelScope AI services
- Preferences: To maintain your custom settings between sessions
- History: To allow you to easily reuse previous successful prompts
- State Data: To provide seamless experience when switching between browser tabs
Data Storage and Security
Local Storage Only
- All data is stored locally on your device using Chrome’s secure storage APIs
- No data is transmitted to our servers
- No data is collected, stored, or processed by Novel2Img developers
Third-Party Communications
- API keys are only sent directly to ModelScope AI services for image generation
- We do not intercept, store, or process these communications
- Refer to ModelScope Privacy Policy for their data handling practices
Security Measures
- Data is encrypted using Chrome’s built-in security mechanisms
- No external data transmission occurs
- Users have full control over all stored data
Third-Party Services
This extension connects to:
- ModelScope API (https://api-inference.modelscope.cn/): For AI image generation services
- We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-Party services
Your Rights and Control
Data Access
- View all stored data through the extension interface
- Export your generation history at any time
Data Modification
- Modify or update your API keys and preferences anytime
- Clear generation history through the extension settings
Data Deletion
- Clear all stored data through extension settings
- Uninstall the extension to permanently remove all data
- Data is automatically cleaned according to retention policies
Data Retention
- API Keys: Stored until manually removed or extension uninstalled
- User Preferences: Stored until manually reset or extension uninstalled
- Generation History: Up to 100 most recent records
- State Data: Automatically cleaned after 30 minutes of inactivity
Children’s Privacy
This extension is not intended for use by children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do:
- The “Last Updated” date will be revised
- Users will be notified through extension updates
- Continued use constitutes acceptance of the updated policy
For privacy-related questions or concerns:
- GitHub Repository: https://github.com/[username]/novel2img
- Issues: Report privacy concerns through GitHub Issues
Compliance
This extension complies with:
- Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) principles
Technical Implementation
Data Encryption
- All local data is encrypted using Chrome’s secure storage APIs
- No custom encryption or data processing is performed
Data Transmission
- API keys are transmitted directly to ModelScope servers using HTTPS
- No intermediary servers or proxies are used
- No user data is logged or stored on external servers
Permission Usage
- activeTab: Only used when user actively opens the extension
- storage: Used exclusively for local data storage
- scripting: Used only for clipboard optimization when copying images
- downloads: Used only when user explicitly downloads images
This privacy policy was last updated on August 29, 2024 and applies to Novel2Img Chrome Extension version 1.0.0 and later.